ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

Gap Inc. Takes a Stand on Supplier Transparency

In a huge step for supply chain transparency, Gap Inc. announced last week that it would publicly release the factories […]

Leon Kaye

September 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Nationwide, Prisoners Strike Over Slave Wages, Living Conditions

A nationwide strike of inmates in 40 facilities in 24 states kicked off Friday morning. The strike was coordinated by IWW Incarcerated Workers […]

jennifer boynton

September 9, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Accuses Pipeline Workers of 'Desecrating' Burial Sites to Stop Protests

Violent altercations over the weekend on the freshly-bulldozed remains of a Native American cultural landmark left a lot of questions. Members […]

Jan Lee

September 9, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Cincinnati: Reinventing a City Through Sustainable Startups

It’s easy being green in the city of Cincinnati. In fact, the city is quickly becoming one of the greenest, […]

Joi Sears

September 9, 2016

Finance

Women Entrepreneurs Face a Funding Crisis: We Need a New Approach to Solve It

Deb Nelson Between 2011 and 2013, companies with a woman CEO received just 3 percent of venture capital investment: a […]

TriplePundit

September 8, 2016

Finance

Art as a Cornerstone for Community Building

By Leah Thibault For a community struggling with job loss and economic downturn, the last need you might think about is […]

TriplePundit

September 8, 2016

Sponsored

From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Twitter Chat Recap: #FashionTransp w/ C&A Foundation

Today, C&A Foundation, LaborVoices, Project Just, and TriplePundit came together at #FashionTransp, to take a look at transparency in the […]

Marissa Rosen

September 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Greenpeace Taps Big Data and Collaboration to Halt Deforestation

As Indonesia seeks ways to grow its economy, product exports are one way to build cash reserves, create jobs and […]

Leon Kaye

September 7, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Triclosan Nailed By FDA, But Not By EPA

If you’re not a big fan of triclosan, you’re in good company. Last Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

Tina Casey

September 6, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Did We Make a Difference? Calculating the Social ROI on Philanthropic Dollars

By Nicole Anderson, President of the AT&T Foundation In an era of strained public investments in education, philanthropy has never been […]

TriplePundit

September 6, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: These Partnerships Are Out to Revolutionize Transportation

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

September 2, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Deforestation from Palm Oil Production Continues to Spread in Indonesia

As the demand for palm oil surges worldwide, so too have a bevy of environmental problems and human rights violations […]

Leon Kaye

September 2, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Business Case for Safer Chemicals Now

By Michael Green Earlier this summer, President Barack Obama signed a major overhaul of our nation’s main law regulating toxic chemicals […]

TriplePundit

September 2, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Congressional Climate Science Witch Hunt to Start Hearings

The ongoing climate science witch hunt led by U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas will morph into a new phase on […]

Leon Kaye

September 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Capital One Empowers Girls to Code

Twelve teams at the recent Capital One Women in Tech Demo Day competition took on the task of building a […]

Sherrell Dorsey

September 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Abercrombie & Fitch Is Over the ‘Cool Kids’ Vibe, But It’s Too Late

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is the kind of guy who reminds women, and men, of […]

Leon Kaye

September 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Get Over Vacation Guilt — Your Life Depends on It

By Tony Tie Be honest: When you planned out your summer, did you see a stretch of lazy days at […]

TriplePundit

September 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Is High-Speed Train Travel Worth the Investment?

By Holly Whitman High-speed trains are becoming increasingly prolific throughout the world, and for good reason. Ask the people of Japan, […]

TriplePundit

September 1, 2016

Finance

Calling All Startup Entrepreneurs: Worker Visa Program Helps Expand New Businesses

If President Barack Obama is successful, an innovative work visa program will soon be underway to help encourage business startups […]

Jan Lee

August 31, 2016

Finance

Airbnb Hosts Face Huge Challenges in Refinancing Mortgages

Hosts who rely on their income from Airbnb could be in for a rude surprise when it comes time to refinance their […]

Leon Kaye

August 31, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why a Focus on Sustainability Can Make You a Better CFO

By Don Reed Historically, sustainability has not been at the top of most CFOs’ agendas. In fact, as a CFO, […]

TriplePundit

August 31, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Rock the Green: City of Milwaukee

This article is part of a series of interviews with companies supporting the Rock the Green sustainability festival. Follow along here. […]

Nick Aster

August 31, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Pushes Back Against Criticism Over Alliance with ALEC

Last week, Enterprise Rent-A-Car became the bulls-eye of criticism over its engagement with the American Legislative Executive Council (ALEC). Enterprise […]

Leon Kaye

August 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

It’s Time for Energy to Go Digital

By Erin Vaughan Switching to solar energy can feel a lot like tunneling into the unknown. Reliable data — and the […]

TriplePundit

August 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Organization is a Purposeful Living System

By Giles Hutchins We are in the midst of a metamorphic period of change unlike anything the world has seen since […]

TriplePundit

August 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Clean Clothes — and Washing Machine Donations — Improve School Attendance

School can be enough of an ordeal for many kids. For the poorest children in the U.S., countless obstacles stand […]

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

GM Churns 2 Million Water Bottles Into Fleece

General Motors (GM) long claimed to be an industry leader in recycling. It describes its zero-waste agenda as encompassing a variety […]

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Medals May Be Made from E-Waste

The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro may have just concluded, but the organizing committee for the next Summer Games […]

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Trump's Suits Skirt the Legal Definition of Made in the U.S.A

Donald Trump’s unusual definition of “Made in USA” is no secret these days. It seems like everyone, including his dogmatic […]

Jan Lee

August 29, 2016

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Rethink Reuse

3p Weekend: Innovative Reuse Can Solve Our Waste Problem

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

August 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Shirks 'Green' Cred, Joins ALEC

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has long touted its “green” credentials, from being the first in its industry to issue a sustainability report […]

Leon Kaye

August 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Donald Trump's Hidden Agenda: White Nationalist Media Mogul?

What are Donald Trump’s true aspirations in his bid for the presidency? A new TV show with higher pay?  Eternal fame […]

Jan Lee

August 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

U.N. Finally Acknowledges Its Role In Haiti Cholera Epidemic

When United Nations troops are sent to an area affected by a natural disaster, they are there to help. But […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Univision's Jorge Ramos Takes A Whack At 'Silent' Trump Supporters

Earlier this week, an op-ed appeared in Time magazine penned by the influential journalist Jorge Ramos, under the provocative heading […]

Tina Casey

August 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Drivers Behind the Cage-Free Egg Movement

In the last few years, company after company announced they will switch to cage-free eggs. Almost 200 U.S. companies, including […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Donald Trump, Melania, Peter Thiel Bond Over Media Bashing

Many heads have been scratched since last month’s Republican National Convention, when something strange happened. During the climactic final night […]

Tina Casey

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Havelock Wool Insulates Homes with the Help of Mother Nature

Sheep’s wool has long been touted as one of nature’s best insulators. It’s no surprise that both mountain climbers and […]

Jan Lee

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Study Suggests First Soda Tax in U.S. Is Working

As politicians seek ways to combat the obesity epidemic here in the U.S., taxes and even bans on sodas have […]

Leon Kaye

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

What the Outdoors Industry Is Doing About America’s Changing Landscape

Daniela Lopez grew up in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, a concrete jungle worlds away from the lush green […]

Nayelli Gonzalez

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Tesla: New Model S is the Fastest Production Car on Earth

Analysts keep smacking down Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors, but the luxury car and now solar company keeps roaring back at […]

Leon Kaye

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Considerations for Offset Buyers: A Primer

This article expands upon the Corporate Offset Programs Primer that first appeared in TriplePundit in June. This follow-up piece explores […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Effective Energy-Efficiency Strategies Require Creative Thinking

By W. Scott Tew Solving tough problems requires the left side of the brain and the right side of the […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Agreement Strengthens EPA's Ability to Protect Clean Water

The Clean Water Act – a landmark piece of legislation – was passed in 1972 and has seen few changes […]

Nithin Coca

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Despite Low Oil Prices, Electric Vehicle Sales Keep Rising

The two-year slump in oil prices has some analysts worried, and others crowing, that electric cars are in for a […]

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

H&M Embarrassed After 14-Year-Olds Found Working in Burma Garment Factories

As Burma (also known as Myanmar) opened itself to the world in recent years, companies from Coca-Cola to Chevron to […]

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2016

Finance

Could Startups Born Out of the #AirbnbWhileBlack Outcry Succeed?

Kristen Clarke, the president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, wrote an op-ed piece […]

Raz Godelnik

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Issue with the DOJ's Private Prison Decision

Politicians are making a big deal about a decision by the Department of Justice to end its use of private […]

Anum Yoon

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Cheat Sheet for Engaging Shareholder Activists

By Matt Stites Corporate stakeholders are a diverse group. From consumers, suppliers and community members to civil society representatives and […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Air Quality Regs Crucial to Truckers' Health; Employer Negligence Persists

By Ryan B. Bormaster Hey truckers, what are the emissions on your rig? If you don’t know the answer, you […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Judge Rejects Uber Class Action Settlement

Are Uber drivers actually employees of the company, or are they individual contractors? At its nascence, the whole point of […]

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Samsung to Sell High-end Refurbished Cell Phones

Wouldn’t it be great to own a Galaxy S or Galaxy Note 7 with a much lower price tag and environmental […]

Sarah Lozanova

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Peter Thiel and Cliven Bundy Demonstrate the Hazards of Overreach

They say that pride goeth before a fall, and the rather interesting election cycle of 2016 brings up two cases […]

Tina Casey

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

5 Cost-Effective PR Strategies for Purpose-Driven Businesses

By Rebecca Cressman  The mission-driven business sector is growing – and so is the competition for ongoing press coverage. And many of […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Twitter Chat Recap: #TheGreenEngine w United Technologies

Today, TriplePundit hosted a Twitter Chat with United Technologies Corp. to discuss how breakthrough innovation takes a little bit more than […]

Marissa Rosen

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3 Steps for Increasing the ROI on Your Corporate Wellness Program

By Jason Barbour While most corporations have embraced wellness programs, many struggle to see a direct impact on the company’s […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Electric Car Charging-Station Companies Issue Warning Over VW Settlement

Volkswagen has been dealing with a series of unfortunate events lately, with European security researchers recently claiming that almost 100 […]

Anum Yoon

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Justice Department Phasing out Privately Run Prisons

The private prison industry is a $5 billion business, but a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Working Women Champion Ivanka Trump Does Not Pay Her Interns

Ivanka Trump, often credited for managing both her father’s campaign and his image, has in recent days been widely mocked […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

U.S.N.S. Harvey Milk to Be First Navy Ship Named After Openly Gay Leader

In a signal of how far LGBT rights have advanced here in the United States, the U.S. Navy held a […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

An Innovative Path to Sustainable Transportation

By Mark Wallace, UPS As the effects of climate change become more apparent, it is increasingly the responsibility of big […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Engagement at Waitrose and Other Supermarkets

By Chris Smith For many of us, entering the world of employment, we might find that our first job is […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why Renewable Energy Is Now a Requirement for CSR

By: Megan Wild One of the most relevant and effectively conveyed forms of corporate social responsibility is renewable energy. With countries […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

New Univision Op-Ed Nails Donald Trump, Dings Peter Thiel

The hits just keep coming for prominent Donald Trump supporter and Facebook board member Peter Thiel. On Monday, Thiel penned […]

Tina Casey

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Lawsuits Over Dubious Ingredients Hammer Honest Company’s Reputation

The Honest Co. shook up the consumer packaged goods industry when it first began selling diapers in 2011. Since then the […]

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Study: A Small Cash Advance Can Prevent the Spiral of Homelessness

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, over half a million people in the U.S. slept without a roof […]

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

An Ivanka Jewelry Buy Becomes a Gift That Keeps on Giving for Anti-Trump Causes

In a move that will probably motivate Trump family members to task their personal assistants with online purchases until after the […]

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2016

Finance

Does Digital Currency Pose a Threat to the Banking System?

By Daniel Matthews For anyone watching Apple’s ever-expanding role in the world of tech, it’s been an interesting year to […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Finance

Healthy Snack Boosts Sustainable Development on South Dakota Reservation

Editor’s Note: A version of this post originally appeared in Commons Magazine. By Jay Walljasper The Pine Ridge Indian reservation […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Listening To Learn: Best Practices for Social Purpose Strategy

By Kelsey Halling A couple of years ago, a graduate student and I sat down to enjoy a cold beverage […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Journey to Embedded Sustainability: International Paper

By Will Rodbell How does a company make the shift from a risk-focused sustainability approach to an approach where global […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Peter Thiel Exposes His Own Media Bias, Twisted World View

Silicon Valley A-lister and Facebook board member Peter Thiel has become infamous for funding the Hulk Hogan “sex tapes” lawsuit […]

Tina Casey

August 17, 2016

Sponsored

Sustainable Innovation: The Patience to Get it Right

Dream of a Hydrogen Highway Still Alive in California

Over a decade ago, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drove a shiny new Hummer into a fueling station near Los Angeles […]

Leon Kaye

August 17, 2016